Another year is ending and a new one rapidly approaches, and with it new challenges which UK industry must overcome if there is to be any chance of a feel good factor in the global supply chain.
Browsing: Logistics & Supply Chain
Wallenius Lines has placed an additional order for three new Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) that will be among the biggest in the world. The 228m long vessels will be capable of carrying 8,000 cars.
Did you know that 44 per cent of IBM’s market capitalisation is driven by the supply chain? Increased product complexity, IT outsourcing and falling prices are putting increasing pressure on the vital area of high-tech logistics.
The car industry may have been the driving force in logistics innovation in the past but a new report by Transport Intelligence indicates that the European automotive logistics market faces tougher times ahead. However this is unlikely to stop logi
The prophets were wrong. e-procurement (or e-anything) doesn’t change behaviour and success depends not so much on technical excellence as on changing organisational cultures by demonstrating tangible benefits.
EGSAC – the consortium of independent GSSA companies – has appointed Ton Smulders as vice president. He replaces Don Champion of UK-based Wexco Airfreight, who has served in this post since EGSAC’s launch in early 2002. Smulders is managing Directo
‘Expect to see companies moving production back to Europe,’ says the vice-president at AT Kearney
The rate of logistics outsourcing across EU continues to increase and, according to Datamonitor, total spend on outsourced logistics will reach euro175.5Bn by 2008 to account for 45% share of total logistics spend. Cost reduction, high-speed
John Allan, Exel’s indefatigable chief executive talks to Nick Allen on challenges in the chain.
Spalding-based Flower Plus is a £30M turnover, leading manufacturer of fresh flowers and associated products. Formed in 1986,
